Commissioners spotlight Coatesville-area successes

Meeting in West Brandywine a venue for local recognition By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell pose with Thomas A. Williams, who received a citation for attaining Eagle Scout rank. An Eagle Scout who built a footbridge across a Brandywine tributary. A farmer who has donated more than 50,000 pounds...

Scheduled roadwork may cause traffic delays

Area road projects could cause traffic delays, says PennDOT. PennDOT projects will affect Coatesville, surrounding townships The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued a bulletin today on upcoming and ongoing area roadwork that may cause traffic backups. Work will begin Monday on Lincoln Highway in Sadsbury, Valley and West Caln Townships for raised pavement marker installation. One lane...

Citing ‘conduct unbecoming,’ Caln board fires police chief

After unanimous vote, commissioners declined further comment for legal reasons By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The Caln Township Board of Commissioners said it has begun the process to select a new police chief after voting to terminate Brian R. Byerly. At a brief special meeting tonight, the Caln Township Board of Commissioners voted  unanimously to terminate four-year Police Chief...

Caln police chief on paid administrative leave

Township manager said he could not discuss reason for open-ended suspension For 26 years, Caln Township Police Chief Brian R. Byerly has worked in Caln’s police department, four years in the top post. Now the man who advanced in the ranks to chief in a township of about 14,000 residents has been placed on paid administrative leave. Township Manager Gregory E. Prowant said he could not discuss...

State police arrest 4 for alleged drunken-driving in area

Troopers issued citations to two motorists accused of causing crashes State police from the Embreeville barracks reported the following charges and citations during the past several weeks. Police said four individuals were arrested for driving under the influence: James Chris Gauss, 25, of Downingtown, who was stopped Aug. 7 for a traffic violation on Norwood Road south of the Rt. 30 bypass in East...

Alleged drug dealer displayed guns, bear skulls

Police said 20-year-old Caln resident wanted to create an intimidating presence By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The search warrant executed at a Caln Township residence in February produced the usual accoutrements of suspected drug-dealing: scales, baggies, a safe, rolls of cash worth more than $5,000, weapons, and 11 ounces of marijuana with a street value of about $2,500. Andrew...